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Contents Notices vi Safety information vii About this guide viii Typography ix NCT-D (A) specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Support plates for motherboard 2-3 2.2.4 Motherboard layout 2-7 2.2.5 Layout contents 2-8 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-10 2.3.1 Installling the CPU...
Contents Notices vi Safety information vii About this guide viii Typography ix NCT-D (A) specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Support plates for motherboard 2-3 2.2.4 Motherboard layout 2-7 2.2.5 Layout contents 2-8 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-10 2.3.1 Installling the CPU...
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...you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Make...contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on ...
...you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Make...contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on ...
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...this guide This user guide contains the information you may have to perform when installing system components. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages... flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. These documents are also provided. • Appendix: Reference information This appendix includes additional information that may refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the standard ...
...this guide This user guide contains the information you may have to perform when installing system components. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages... flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. These documents are also provided. • Appendix: Reference information This appendix includes additional information that may refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the standard ...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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... IDE cable 3-in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS NCT-D motherboard I /O shield X-PAD accessory kit A p p l i c a t i o n C D s ASUS motherboard support CD (includes ASWM) D o c u m e n t a t i o n User guide O p t i o n a l i t e m s ASUS WiFi-g card (PCI) with dipolar antenna ASUS WiFi-b card (Wi-Fi slot) with dipolar antenna If any of...
... IDE cable 3-in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS NCT-D motherboard I /O shield X-PAD accessory kit A p p l i c a t i o n C D s ASUS motherboard support CD (includes ASWM) D o c u m e n t a t i o n User guide O p t i o n a l i t e m s ASUS WiFi-g card (PCI) with dipolar antenna ASUS WiFi-b card (Wi-Fi slot) with dipolar antenna If any of...
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...bit Technology (EM64T). PCI Express™ features point-to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of up the PCI bus. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O controller hub (ICH) provide the vital interfaces for the Intel® Xeon™ processor with ...800 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB) and 1 MB L2 cache. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of 400 MHz to -point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by the Intel...
...bit Technology (EM64T). PCI Express™ features point-to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of up the PCI bus. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O controller hub (ICH) provide the vital interfaces for the Intel® Xeon™ processor with ...800 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB) and 1 MB L2 cache. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of 400 MHz to -point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by the Intel...
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...optional Adaptec AIC-8130 PCI-X SATA-II controller supports four additional SATA connectors, and allows RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1. The motherboard also comes with digital connectivity to the server system. 6-channel audio Onboard is the ADI AD1980 AC '97 audio CODEC that allows ... detection of the peripherals plugged into a high-end entertainment system with the ASUS proprietary Wi-Fi slot that supports an optional WiFi-b/g card for details. See page 2-27 for details. ASUS NCT-D 1-3 The onboard Broadcom BCM5751 Gigabit LAN controller uses the PCI Express interface...
...optional Adaptec AIC-8130 PCI-X SATA-II controller supports four additional SATA connectors, and allows RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1. The motherboard also comes with digital connectivity to the server system. 6-channel audio Onboard is the ADI AD1980 AC '97 audio CODEC that allows ... detection of the peripherals plugged into a high-end entertainment system with the ASUS proprietary Wi-Fi slot that supports an optional WiFi-b/g card for details. See page 2-27 for details. ASUS NCT-D 1-3 The onboard Broadcom BCM5751 Gigabit LAN controller uses the PCI Express interface...
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...details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction The ASIC monitors the voltage levels to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS Smart Fan technology The ASUS Smart Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure stable supply of peripherals and devices ...compliant to buy a replacement ROM chip. IEEE 1394a support The motherboard supports the IEEE 1394a interface that provides ...
...details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction The ASIC monitors the voltage levels to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS Smart Fan technology The ASUS Smart Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure stable supply of peripherals and devices ...compliant to buy a replacement ROM chip. IEEE 1394a support The motherboard supports the IEEE 1394a interface that provides ...
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...Winbond Voice Editor software lets you to customize the voice messages in the motherboard allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before entering the operating system. ASUS NCT-D 1-5 Just press the ASUS Instant Music special function keys and enjoy the music! No need to...details. See page 3-3 for details. ASUS Instant Music This unique feature allows you to playback audio files even before loading the operating system. See page 4-18 for details. ASUS POST Reporter™ The motherboard offers a new exciting feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™ to use a ...
...Winbond Voice Editor software lets you to customize the voice messages in the motherboard allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before entering the operating system. ASUS NCT-D 1-5 Just press the ASUS Instant Music special function keys and enjoy the music! No need to...details. See page 3-3 for details. ASUS Instant Music This unique feature allows you to playback audio files even before loading the operating system. See page 4-18 for details. ASUS POST Reporter™ The motherboard offers a new exciting feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™ to use a ...
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This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-10 2.4 System memory 2-14 2.5 Expansion slots 2-16 2.6 Jumpers 2-19 2.7 Connectors 2-24 ASUS NCT-D
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-10 2.4 System memory 2-14 2.5 Expansion slots 2-16 2.6 Jumpers 2-19 2.7 Connectors 2-24 ASUS NCT-D
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... any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off mode. SB_PWR1 NCT-D NCT-D Standby power LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS NCT-D 2-1 The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching...
... any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off mode. SB_PWR1 NCT-D NCT-D Standby power LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS NCT-D 2-1 The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching...
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... rear of the chassis 2-2 NCT-D Chapter 2: Hardware information The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis... (10) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to unplug the chassis power cord...
... rear of the chassis 2-2 NCT-D Chapter 2: Hardware information The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis... (10) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to unplug the chassis power cord...
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...on the base of metal nuts and rubber pads for motherboard For additional protection from motherboard breakage due to the chassis. ASUS NCT-D 2-3 Standoff 2. Make sure that is completely affixed to the weight of the CPU heatsinks, your motherboard package comes with the standoffs on your package. Use...from your chassis. 2.2.3 Support plates for varied chassis standoffs (each set of the standoffs on a stable surface, then locate the motherboard standoffs as shown. The contour sheet fits in only one orientation. Open and lay your system chassis flat on your chassis, ...
...on the base of metal nuts and rubber pads for motherboard For additional protection from motherboard breakage due to the chassis. ASUS NCT-D 2-3 Standoff 2. Make sure that is completely affixed to the weight of the CPU heatsinks, your motherboard package comes with the standoffs on your package. Use...from your chassis. 2.2.3 Support plates for varied chassis standoffs (each set of the standoffs on a stable surface, then locate the motherboard standoffs as shown. The contour sheet fits in only one orientation. Open and lay your system chassis flat on your chassis, ...
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Heatsink hole matched to section "2.2.2 Screw holes" for illustration. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to a nut on the support plate Make sure that the CPU heatsink holes on the motherboard perfectly match the metal nuts on top of the support plates. Secure the motherboard with the external I/O ports toward the chassis rear panel. otherwise, you can not install the CPU heatsinks properly. 11. The support plates appear as shown when installed. 10. Install the motherboard with 10 screws. The CPU sockets should be right on the support plates;
Heatsink hole matched to section "2.2.2 Screw holes" for illustration. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to a nut on the support plate Make sure that the CPU heatsink holes on the motherboard perfectly match the metal nuts on top of the support plates. Secure the motherboard with the external I/O ports toward the chassis rear panel. otherwise, you can not install the CPU heatsinks properly. 11. The support plates appear as shown when installed. 10. Install the motherboard with 10 screws. The CPU sockets should be right on the support plates;
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mPGA 604 FRNT_FAN1 30.5cm (12in) 2.2.4 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard KBPWR1 REAR_FAN1 25cm (9.8in) ATXPWR1 ATX12V1 FM_CPU1 CPU_FAN1 SPDIF mPGA 604 DDR DIMM_B2 (72 bit, 184-pin module) DDR DIMM_A2 (... SATA_RAID2 FRNT_FAN2 SATA_RAID4 SATA_RAID1 SATA_RAID3 SATA1 SATA2 PCIX3 (64-bit PCI-X) COM2 PCIX4 (64-bit PCI-X) BPSMB1 PCI5 (32-bit 5V PCI) TI TSB43AB22A WIFI NCT-D IE1394_2 1394_EN1 USB_EN1 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power Intel 6300ESB ICH VIA VT6212L FLOPPY CHASSIS1 HDLED1 CLRTC1 PANEL1 USB78 USB56 PRI_IDE...
mPGA 604 FRNT_FAN1 30.5cm (12in) 2.2.4 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard KBPWR1 REAR_FAN1 25cm (9.8in) ATXPWR1 ATX12V1 FM_CPU1 CPU_FAN1 SPDIF mPGA 604 DDR DIMM_B2 (72 bit, 184-pin module) DDR DIMM_A2 (... SATA_RAID2 FRNT_FAN2 SATA_RAID4 SATA_RAID1 SATA_RAID3 SATA1 SATA2 PCIX3 (64-bit PCI-X) COM2 PCIX4 (64-bit PCI-X) BPSMB1 PCI5 (32-bit 5V PCI) TI TSB43AB22A WIFI NCT-D IE1394_2 1394_EN1 USB_EN1 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power Intel 6300ESB ICH VIA VT6212L FLOPPY CHASSIS1 HDLED1 CLRTC1 PANEL1 USB78 USB56 PRI_IDE...
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Intel Xeon Gold Arrow NCT-D NCT-D Socket 604 If installing only one CPU, use the socket CPU1. 2. Flip up the socket lever and push it all the way, otherwise the CPU ... is pushed back all the way to the other side. Socket for the Intel® Xeon™ processor in completely. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with 1 MB L2 cache. The sockets are designed for CPU1 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Locate the CPU sockets on the...
Intel Xeon Gold Arrow NCT-D NCT-D Socket 604 If installing only one CPU, use the socket CPU1. 2. Flip up the socket lever and push it all the way, otherwise the CPU ... is pushed back all the way to the other side. Socket for the Intel® Xeon™ processor in completely. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with 1 MB L2 cache. The sockets are designed for CPU1 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Locate the CPU sockets on the...
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Refer to match the break on the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for details. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: NCT-D NCT-D DDR2 DIMM sockets 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB and 1 GB registered ECC DDR2 DIMMs..., it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. DIMM_B2 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A1 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. DDR2 DIMMs are notched to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on the socket and ensure correct installation...
Refer to match the break on the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for details. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: NCT-D NCT-D DDR2 DIMM sockets 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB and 1 GB registered ECC DDR2 DIMMs..., it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. DIMM_B2 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A1 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. DDR2 DIMMs are notched to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on the socket and ensure correct installation...
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... DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS NCT-D 2-15 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Failure to do not support...
... DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS NCT-D 2-15 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Failure to do not support...